What If Exxon Had to Pay a Carbon Tax for Its Recent Methane Leak?
February 6, 2020 by Jessica MeltzerShould Exxon have to pay a carbon tax for its recent methane leak?
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Power to the People: Community Choice Aggregation in California
January 16, 2020 by Dani Brooks Energy Natural Resources Renewable EnergyBy Julia Sweitzer, Staff Contributor
California has seen a recent surge in local municipalities establishing Community Choice Aggregation programs to choose their electricity portfolios. But how do these programs work and are they effective?
Good News for Uniontown, Alabama After Years of Legal Battles
November 15, 2019 by Maxwell Unterhalter ChemicalsBy Maxine Walters, Staff Contributor.
Residents in Uniontown, Alabama get a win in their battle over Arrowhead Landfill.
The Decade-Long Legal Battle over Chlorpyrifos and the EPA’s Next Steps
November 6, 2019 by Jessica MeltzerBy Alka Paturi, Staff Contributor
Chlorpyrifos has been the subject of much regulation in recent years. With the European Union on track to ban large-scale agricultural use of chlorpyrifos, where does the EPA stand on this hazardous chemical?
Cruise Ship Crackdown: Federal Judge Demands More from Polluting Cruise Line Executives
October 31, 2019 by Trevor Herden Chemicals Litigation OceansBy Lauren Griffith, Staff Contributor
Forest Fires: A Concern that Warrants More Attention
October 26, 2019 by Sara Douki Air Climate change Endangered Species International Natural Resources WildlifeBy Austin Holtshouser, Staff Contributor
With the consequences of forest fires being felt on both local and global levels, more needs to be done to mitigate these events – domestic government action is essential.
Should Solar Advocates Reconsider Net Metering?
October 21, 2019 by Dani Brooks Energy Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Renewable EnergyBy Nick Gill, Staff Contributor
Although net metering has incentivized residential customers to switch from fossil fuel to solar energy, its pricing model confuses customers and shifts costs, making it untenable in the long-term.
The Overlooked Effects of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, and How They Should Inform Environmental Policy
October 10, 2019 by Bryce BrendaBy Wyatt Kayne, Staff Contributor.
Scientists frequently warn carbon dioxide is a primary culprit of rising global temperatures and its associated problems. Nevertheless, studies suggest fixating on reducing carbon dioxide emissions may not be the most effective, efficient, or worthwhile way to combat climate change.
Amidst Climate Protests, Climate Refugee Remains Undefined
October 9, 2019 by Camilla Brandfield-HarveyBy Salma Shitia, Staff Contributor
The focus on improving state infrastructures reinforces the archaic reluctance to recognize climate change as a human-made phenomenon exacerbated by the global community, including multinational corporations.
Going Beyond: When Can Courts Look Past the Record in an APA Review?
August 15, 2019 by De Vann SagoBy James D. Cromley & J. Michael Showalter, Guest Contributors, Schiff Hardin
A recent Supreme Court decision indicates that at times, courts may be able to look beyond the existing administrative record when reviewing administrative decisions. In Department of Commerce v. New York, the Court looked beyond the record and blocked an agency decision that found to be based on a “contrived,” pretextual rationale.